The group went to visit both Lakeside and Djanogly gallery and here are my thoughts on two of the exhibitions that stood out to me the most.
Time and Tide: Steffie Richards
Steffie Richards work blends into the gallery space and the environment in such as deftly way, yet stands out considerably depending on different perspectives. The gallery space was open, inviting and bright, due to full length windows that were opposite the art work. The atmosphere was tranquil and soothing, and supportively enhanced the viewers capacity to relate to the art work exhibited. Richards “enchantment” and “unfathomable delight” towards the Cornish coastline is distinctly captured through each of his pieces, highlighting the importance of the environment that surrounds us and the significance of how it can generate certain emotions, memories and sensations. The fact that the external environment also contributed to these certain feelings and thoughts also brings to light the irony of the architectural space, as whatever way you face, you will always see some form of nature, whether it’s from Richards work, or the environment surrounding Lakeside.
Space Light Colour: Rana Begum
Begum’s work is both simplistic and intricate, not to mention bold and daring. The use of bright colours used in her sculptures and presentations are what draws eyes to such imaginative and playful structures. The gallery space effectively emphasises such pieces using white wall paint to completely wash out the surrounding space, so that the attention of the viewer remains on what is being exhibited. The use of skylights and the tallness of the space creates an airy, carefree, peaceful environment. However, “light activates chromatic changes depending on it’s intensity, direction and quality”, shifting the atmosphere to an exciting, loud and intense experience. Through such manipulation, she creates a deceptive and illusionary experience.
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